N.J. Admin. Code § 8:36-16.8

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 21, November 4, 2024

Section 8:36-16.8 - General residential unit requirements

(a) Residential units occupied by one person shall have a minimum of 150 square feet of clear and usable floor area. Any calculation of clear and usable floor area shall exclude closets, bathroom, kitchenette, hallways, corridors, vestibules, alcoves and foyers unless the applicant submits a written request to the Department to consider an alcove, foyer or vestibule as clear and usable floor area within the context and purpose of these rules and the Department grants such a request. Such request shall be made in writing during the certificate of need process or, if exempt, as part of the licensing application review process.

(b) In units occupied by more than one resident, there shall be a minimum of 80 additional square feet for an additional occupant. No residential unit in an assisted living residence shall be occupied by more than two individuals.

(c) Residential units shall be lockable by the occupant(s). Egress from the unit shall be possible at all times and locking hardware shall enable occupant(s) to gain egress from within by means of a simple operation. All residential units shall be accessible by means of a master key or similar system which is available at all times in the facility, and available at all times for use by designated staff.

(d) Each residential unit shall have an exterior glazed area equal to at least eight percent of the clear floor area.

N.J. Admin. Code § 8:36-16.8